2017学年徐汇区初三模拟考
英语试卷2017.4
（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）
Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)
A B C D
E F G H
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
6. ______
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分)
7. A) On the 1st floor. B) On the 3rd floor. C) On the 6th floor. D) On the 8th floor.
8. A) At the airport. B) At the bus stop. C) At the train station. D) At the subway station.
9. A) On foot. B) By taxi. C) By bike. D) By bus.
10. A) Buying some cold drinks. B) Cleaning his room.
C) Having a barbecue. D) Meeting Jenny.
11. A) On Thursday. B) On Friday. C) On Saturday. D) On Sunday.
12. A) The orange one. B) The pink one. C) The blue one. D) The green one.
13. A) By using some magic. B) By taking a yoga course.
C) By going on a diet. D) By calling himself Tim.
14. A) Because they didn’t recognize her. B) Because they met a famous actress.
C) Because the woman performed well. D) Because the play made them happy.
C. Listen to the letter and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示): (共6分)
15. It was a letter to Daisy about Jason’s first day at his new school.
16. Jason was excited because there are many students in the new school.
17. Jason’s class teacher is Mrs. Black and she is a young and friendly lady.
18. Jason has made friends with a nice boy from Hong Kong.
19. Everyone in the school must learn Spanish as a second language.
20. Jason has to do much maths homework on the Internet on the first day.
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词): (共10分)
21. Ronald Dahl was born on ________ ________, 1916 in South Wales.
22. Young Dahl didn’t ________ ________ because many teachers were very strict.
23. Every few months, ________ ________ chocolate were sent to Repton for the students to test.
24. The happy memory gave Dahl the idea for his ________ ________ novel Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory.
25. During the Second World War, Dahl ________ ________ in a burning plane on his first flight.
Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar
(第二部分语音、词汇和语法)
II. Choose the best answer (选择最恰当的答案): (共20分)
26. Which of the following words matches the sound / nju:/?
A) now B) nor C) new D) near
27. Brooklyn Beckham, ________ eldest child of the Beckhams, will sell his photo book in May, 2017.
A) a B) an C) the D) /
28. Nobody can stop a person with a strong will ________ realizing his dreams.
A) of B) from C) with D) by
29. If they don’t prepare ________ well for the interview, they may fail to get the offer.
A) they B) them C) theirs D) themselves
30. When Frank complained about the cold winter, Jane________ the sunny summer days in Australia.
A) enjoys B) was enjoying C) has enjoyed D) will enjoy
31. Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio and leave ________ waiting outside.
A) the others B) others C) other D) the other
32. ________ the end of yesterday, there had been more than 10 car accidents because of the typhoon.
A) By B) From C) At D) To
33. The old ________ enjoy the convenience of technologies because they don’t accept new things
quickly.
A) mustn’t B) needn’t C) can’t D) shouldn’t
34. The panda ________ to get used to the new environment since he returned from America.
A) learns B) is learning C) learned D) has learnt
35. The audience were attracted by ________ the stories and the readings at the new program “Readers”.
A) both B) neither C) either D) none
36. After the operation on Grandma’s heart, she becomes much ________ at present.
A) good B) well C) better D) best
37. Every picture in the coloring book Secret Garden was not drawn by computer ________ all by hand.
A) and B) so C) but D) or
38. The year’s best picture was wrongly award ed to La La Land, which ________ never ________ before.
A) would…happen B) was…happening C) has…happened D) had…happened
39. A: ________ can we get the chance to join the party?
B: To join this party, you have to dress up like a Superhero.
A) Why B) What C) How D) Where
40. Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ________ a boarding school(寄宿学校).
A) enter B) entering C) to enter D) entered
41. Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work, ________?
A) haven’t they B) don’t they C) aren’t they D) won’t they
42. Alex had no interest in painting ________ he met a creative and patient art teacher one day.
A) when B) because C) until D) if
43. ________ good chance those teenagers were given to experience different cultures!
A) How B) What C) What a D) What an
44. A: The dishes you cooked tonight are really delicious.
B: ________
A) Of course! B) I’m glad you like them!
C) That’s all right! D) Never mind!
45. A: Excuse me, can I ask you some questions about the changes in Shanghai?
B: ________
A) Sure, go ahead! B) Congratulations!
C) I am so sorry! D) Nice to meet you！
III. Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only be used once（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词，每个单词或词组只能填一次）:（共8分）
A. tradition
B. similar
C. communication
D. spread
E. hear of
The Origins of April Fools Day
What is April Fools Day and where does it come from? It is commonly believed that in medieval（中世纪）France, New Year was celebrated on 1 April. Then in
1562, a new calendar was introduced, changing New Year to 1 January. With no modern 46 , news travelled slowly and new ideas were often questioned. Many people did not47 the change, while some just forgot. These people were called fools. People send i nvitations to ‘New Year’ parties that were not existed and other jokes were played. Then a 48 of playing jokes on April 1st started. The custom finally 49 to England and Scotland, and it was later transported across the Atlantic to the American and the French. April Fools Day has now developed into an international festival of fun, with different nationalities celebrating the day in special ways.
April Fools Day around the World
In France and Italy, if someone plays a trick on you, you are the ‘fish of April’. By the month of April fish have only just hatched(孵化) and are easy to 50 . Children stick paper fish to their friends’ backs and chocolate fish are found in the shops.
In Scotland, April Fools Day las ts for two days! The second day is called ‘T aily Day’. Often a sign saying ‘kick me’ is stuck onto someone’s back without 51 .
Today, Americans and the British play small tricks on friends and 52 on April 1st. A common trick is to point to a fri end's shoe and say “Your shoe is not tied.” When they look down, they are laughed at. Schoolchildren might tell a friend that school has been cancelled. A bag of flour might be 53 on the top of a door so that when the ‘victim’ opens the door, the flo ur empties over their head.
Most April Fool jokes are in good fun and not meant to harm anyone. The best trick is the one where everyone laughs, especially the person upon whom the joke has been played.
IV. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms（用括号中所给单词的适当形式完成下列句子): (共8分)
54. We all hope that those baby pandas in the zoo can grow up ________. (happy)
55. After the 1000 meters’ race, I could hardly move my ________. (foot)
56. Jeff keeps running every day and he looks ________ than his classmates. (strong)
57. People celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on different dates. It is on May the ________ this year.
(thirty)
58. It is ________ of some online store sellers to lie about the quality (质量) of their products. (honest)
59. Tim visits his junior high school teachers every Teachers’ Day to express his ________ . (thankful)
60. Since last year, the new medicine has successfully helped to ________ many people’s lives. (safety)
61. With the help of that famous ________, the bridge construction was completed on time. (engine)
V. Complete the following sentences as required（根据所给要求，完成下列句子。（62-67题）每空格限填一词): (共14分)
62. He forgot to lock up the door to the cage and accidentally let the tiger escape. (改为一般疑问句)
________ he ________ to lock up the door to the cage and accidentally let the tiger escape?
63. Mr. Wang will introduce Shanghai to all the foreign guests at the welcome party. (对划线部分提问)
________ ________ Mr. Wang introduce to all the foreign guests at the welcome party?
64. They usually store these fishes in the fridge to keep them fresh. (改为被动语态)
These fishes ________ usually ________ in the fridge to keep them fresh.
65. Ian promises the technology of his invention is not harmful to the human body.（保持句意基本不变）
Ian promises the technology of his invention does ________ ________ to the human body.
66. Professor Tenor’s lecture on universe is very difficult. Many people can’t understand it. (合并两句为
一句)
Professor Tenor’s lecture on universe is ________ difficult for many people ________ understand. 67. This warning sign tells us not to pick flowers. (保持句意基本不变)
This warning sign says, “________ ________ flowers!”
68. a plan, made, before Friday, the staff, work out, the manager (连词成句)
________________________________________________________.
Part 3 Reading and Writing (第三部分读写)
VI. Reading comprehension (阅读理解): (共50分)
A.Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案): ( 12分)
Cool, amazing, unforgettable…something
money can’t buy!
These are all words which students have used to
describe their HOST visits. But a word they never
use is “expensive”. Why not?
Because HOST visits are FREE.
Our wonderful hosts are not paid. They love
giving international students very special
memories of the UK to take home with them.
Students pay their own travel costs. And there is
an application fee（申请费）which helps to pay for
running the HOST program. But your university
may pay all or part of the application fee for you.
The British Council and Foreign Office founded
(建立)HOST in 1987. Thousands of students have
enjoyed this experience.
5 reasons to have a HOST visit
●It is a unique opportunity to experience the
real life of Britain.
●It is safe---all the hosts are known by HOST.
●It may cost you only your train fare.
●You will learn things which the university
cannot teach you.
●You will have some very special memories to
take home with you.
And 3 reasons NOT to apply for a HOST visit
●Please do not use HOST as a cheap form of
tourism. It is about meeting people, sharing
their lives.
●Please do not go on a HOST visit if you need to
use your phone or pad a lot. Instead, make it a
good chance to meet British people and make
new friends.
●Please do not apply to HOST unless you have
an open mind. Please don’t be surprised---and
enjoy it!
●You can apply for a HOST visit if you are:
? A full-time student in the UK. HOST cannot accept applications from outside the UK.
?Aged 18+
?You can include your husband, wife, partner, children-if they are living in the UK during your study period. HOST cannot accept applications from visiting family members or friends.
69. This advertisement is probably for ________ to read.
A) travel agents B) news reporters C) international students D) hotel managers
70. Which of the following words cannot be used to describe HOST visits?
A) Amazing. B) Expensive. C) Unforgettable. D) Surprising.
71. The word “them” in the sentence “They love giving international students very special memories of
the UK to take home with them.” refer to ________.
A) international students B) wonderful hosts
C) travel costs D) HOST visits
72. People who are interested can learn ________ from this advertisement.
A) how to apply for a HOST visit B) who can apply for a HOST visit
C) how to pay for their HOST visits D) where they can find wonderful hosts
73. The main purpose of the HOST program is to enable students to ________.
A) visit different places in the UK
B) save money on travelling cost
C) make full use of their stay in the UK
D) be more open minded and active
74. The HOST program is suitable for ________.
A) Vickie, a sixteen-year-old exchange school student
B) Samuel, an active and popular online fashion blogger
C) Fang, a visiting friend of Diana from Hong Kong
D) Osaki, an easy-going Japanese student of Oxford University
B. Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文):
（12分）
When I entered Berkley, I hoped to win a scholarship(奖学金). As a Straight-A student all the way through, I believed I could take tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was very interested in the ideas he taught in class.
When I took the first exam, I was shocked to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, for English was
always my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my 75 but he refused to do anything about it.
I decided to try harder, 76 I didn’t know what that meant because school always seemed easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I
reasoned with Professor Jayne. Again, h e listened patiently but wouldn’t
77 .
One more test before the final exam. So I worked even harder and, for the
first time, learned the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my effort did no
good and 78 stayed as before.
The last chance was the final. No matter what grade I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the scholarship goodbye.
I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even relaxed to a 79 . The next day I decided for once I’d have fun with a test.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne’s office. He seemed to be expecting me. “If I gave you the grade as you 80 , you wouldn’t continue to work hard.”
I stared at him, realizing what he said was correct. I had worked my head off, as I had never done before. I was surprised when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
75. A) speeches B) replies C) arguments D) conclusions
76. A) although B) unless C) if D) when
77. A) communicate with me B) look after me
C) get rid of it D) change his mind
78. A) anything B) something C) everything D) nothing
79. A) test B) movie C) trick D) survey
80. A) expected B) volunteered C) realized D) selected
C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）
It is never easy when a friend doesn’t tell the truth. This is something that hurts the person who has been lied to and f 81 it ends up hurting the person who did the lying as well. Lying is never something that is easy to forget or even to forgive. But it is something that you should try to understand so that you can be a better friend.
Usually, friends lie because of the way that they are feeling. If a friend feels inferior to(比……差) another person, he might make up stories so that he can get more a 82 . If your friend is lying to you for this reason, it might be a good idea to talk to your friend and make him understand that he doesn’t need to feel that way.
There are times when a friend might lie to try not getting into trouble. For example, if a friend knows
he has been doing something you d 83 , or if he now regrets what he has said or done, he might want to lie about it so that you won’t be angry with him. The best way to deal with this situation is to get to the bottom of what might have happened, and make sure that you are being h 84 with your friend about everything that you do and the fact that lying hurts.
S 85 , a friend lies for other reasons. One of these reasons might be to protect your feelings. For example, he might lie about h 86 silly you look or what stupid words you have said. You must decide if truthfulness(真实) is more important than your feelings in this type of situation.
Many times, friends don’t lie to hurt each ot her. Perhaps they know that the truth might make you mad at them, and they just don’t want to lose your f 87 . The best way to deal with lying is to talk to your friends calmly, and get the truth.
D. Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题): ( 12分)
Researchers from two universities in Britain recently carried out a very interesting project. They aimed to find out what modern family needs from their home. The lucky family chosen to take part in the project was the Joneses: parents Paul and Eve and their two sons, Jimmy (16) and Harry (13). They have just spent two months living in a specially designed hi-tech future
house, where cameras recorded everything they did.
TV while you bathe
So what’s in this modern house? It boasts (夸耀) five bedrooms and
five bathrooms. The sitting area has a huge TV and a digital picture
frame---you can decide which photos you want to appear and change
the picture as often as you like. The baths all have waterproof TV screens and DVD players. There is a remote control（遥控器）in every room which controls everything in the house from the lights to the cooker. The floors are all made of glass and all have underfloor heating. The windows clean themselves and there is even a robot called “Iron Man ” to do the ironing. Dirty washing goes into a lift which takes the clothes automatically to the washing machine. The “Iron Man” then does all the ironing.
So how did it go?
The Jones family were over the moon to be chosen to spend some
time in the house. Here’s what they said:
Paul: It was great. The house was so comfortable. One day our friends
called round with their dog. The dog felt so warm and comfortable; he
even slept on the floor! Oh, but there was one problem. One night we
were all in bed and all the lights switched themselves on for no reason. It was a bit frightening!
Jimmy: I loved it, but I wish there had been a robot to help me with my homework.
Harry: Staying in was as much fun as going out!
Eve: I loved the TV in the bath but I never watched it before going to work in the morning. If I did, I don’t think I’d ever get out!
The Jones family are now back in their very ordinary home, but planning some hi-tech additions as soon as they can afford them!
The experts hope that results from their project will help developers meet the needs of a 21st-century family. One of the experts wrote a few sentences about his findings on this project:
After watching what the Jones family did in the house and listening to how they felt about their life there, we learn that _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
88. Who carried out this interesting project? (1分)
__________________________________________________________________________________.
89. Why was the project carried out in a specially designed hi-tech future house? (2分)
__________________________________________________________________________________.
90. What does the remote control in every room enable people to do? (2分)
__________________________________________________________________________________.
91. Which does the washing in this future house, the robot or the washing machine?
__________________________________________________________________________________.
92. How did the Jones family feel about their experience in the house? (2 分)
__________________________________________________________________________________.
93. What will the expert possible write about his findings? Please help him complete his note. (3 分)
After watching what the Jones family did in the house and listening to how they felt about their life there, we learn that _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
VII. Writing: （20分）
94. Write a passage on the topic “A party for/to ________” in at least 60 words. 请设计一个主题派对，并以“_________ 派对”为题介绍派对主题、对象及活动内容等，写一篇至少60个字的短文，（标点符号不占格）
（注意：短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其它相关信息，否则不予评分．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．。）
The following is for reference only.（以下内容仅供参考）
?organize
?it is to…
?invite…to…
?be able to…
2016-2017学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
初三英语学科2017.4
（满分150分，考试时间100分钟）
Part 1 Listening (第一部分听力)
I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分)
A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): (共6分)
1. Monkey King is one of the children’s favorite cartoon characters.
2. Chef Jeff has made a big pizza for little Tom’s birthday party.
3. Look! Fang Ming is introducing the book he likes in the reading club.
4. I was born in a small peaceful village at the foot of big mountains.
5. Sharks are known as one of the dangerous animals living in the sea.
6. How happily the children were playing outside in the snow!
B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (共8分)
7. M: Mum, I made a new friend in our building today.
W: Is that Mike, the lovely boy on the third floor?
M: No. He lives on the eighth floor. His name’s Leo.
Q: On which floor does Leo live?
8. W: A ticket for the next train to Hangzhou, please.
M: 73 yuan. The next train leaves at 3:00.
Q: Where does this dialogue probably take place?
9. W: Dan, it’s raining outside. I’m afraid we can’t go to Grandma’s home by bike. Shall I call a taxi?
M: It would be really hard to get us a taxi on rainy days. Let’s take the bus.
Q: How will they go to their Grandma’s home?
10. W: John, come and meet us in Jenny’s house. We are going to have a barbecue there.
M: All right! I’ll see you there in a minute right after I finish cleaning my room. I’ll get you some cold drinks.
W: Ok. See you then. Don’t keep us waiting too long.
Q: What is the man doing now?
11. M: Madam, will it be fine to deliver your order of milk this Thursday?
W: I am not at home this Thursday or Friday. You’d better get my order delivered on Saturday.
Q: When will the woman probably get her order of milk?
12. M: Come and have a look at these raincoats for dogs. How about this green one? Or this cute blue one
for our TinTin?
W: I suggest buying that orange one. It’s easy for me to find him in the dark.
Q: What raincoat would they probably buy for their dog?
13. W: Hey, look at you! Are you on a diet or using some kind of magic? You look perfect in shape.
M: I purchased a three-month yoga course and work myself out one hour a day in the gym. See, I am not Tim, the fat man now.
Q: How can the man successfully lose weight?
14. M: How did your parents feel about your performance last night? You are a born actress.
W: They couldn’t believe it was me at first. They enjoyed every minute of the play and were so proud of me.
Q: Why were the woman’s parents so proud of her?
C. Listen to the letter and tell whether the following statements are true or false (判断下列句子是否符合你听到的内容, 符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示): (共6分)
Dear Daisy,
I’m so glad that the day is over. I was so worried that my first day at my new school would be terrible, but it went well.
I was very nervous because my primary school only had 300 pupils but in the secondary school there are about 1,300. What a difference! I didn’t know anyone here. So now I have to try to make some new friends. My class teacher is called Mrs. Black. She is quite young and friendly. I met a boy who also didn’t know anyone. He moved here from Hong Kong over the summer. He seemed really nice so we sat together when we got to the classroom.
Everyone in the school has a different timetable. Half of the school learns Spanish as a second language and the other half learns French. I’m in the Spanish group, which sounds like fun.
After lunch we started lessons. I had maths, which was difficult and then history. We learn about ancient Greece this year. I have to do some homework tonight to find out how the ancient Greek people lived, so I’m going to do an Internet search and look it up in the library.
So far so good. I’m quite looking forward to tomorrow. I’ll write to you soon.
Yours
Jason
D. Listen to the passage and complete the following sentences (听短文，完成下列内容。每空格限填一词): (共10分)
Ronald Dahl was a British short-story writer and poet. He was born on September 13th, 1916 in South Wales. When Dahl was young, one of his hobbies was reading.
Young Dahl first attended school in England, but he didn’t enjoy school because many teachers were very strict. When Dahl was thirteen, his family moved house and he was sent to Repton Public School. Sadly, the teachers there were even worse than those at his old school. However, there was one good thing about the school. Every few months, a chocolate company, Cadburys, sent boxes of chocolate to Repton for the students to test. This happy memory gave Dahl the idea for his most famous novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
In 1939, when the Second World War started, Dahl joined the Royal Air Force and learned to fly warplanes. Unluckily, on his first flight, the warplane ran out of fuel (燃料) and crashed in a desert. He almost died in the burning plane.
Dahl started writing in the 1940s. In 1945 he moved to America. He lived happily during the last years of his life and he wrote his best books during the period.
参考答案
Part I
A. 1-6 GDC HBF
B. 7-14 DCDB CABC
C. 15-20 ABA ABB
D. 21. September 13th 22. enjoy school 23.boxes of
24. most famous 25. almost died
Part II
II. 26-45
CCBDB AACDA CCDCB BCCBA
III. 46-49 CEAD
50-52 DEAB
IV. 54. happily 55. feet 56.stronger 57. thirtieth
58. dishonest 59. thanks/thankfulness 60. save 61. engineer
V. 62.Did…forget 63. What will 64.are… stored 65. no harm/ nothing harmful
66. too…to 67. Don’t pick/ No picking
68. The manager made the staff work out a plan before Friday.
Part III
IX. (A) 69--74 CBA BCD
(B)75—80 CAD CBA
(C) 81. finally 82.attention 83. dislike 84. honest
85. Sometimes 86.how 87. friendship
(D)
88. Researchers from two universities in Britain.
89. Because the researchers/it aimed to / wanted to find out what modern family needs from their home.
90. It enables people to/ To control everything in the house (from the lights to the cooker.)
91. The washing machine.
92. They felt great/ comfortable/ enjoyable…
93. modern house can bring convenience and comfort to people’s life.
modern family needs hi-tech to make their life easier and more comfortable.
略
X. 94.
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2017年上海市中考英语试卷 I. Listening comprehension（听力理解）（共30分） A．Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片） 1． 1．2．3．4．5．6．． B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案） 7．A．Pink． B．Blue． C．White． D．Brown． 8．A．For one week． B．For one year． C．For two weeks． D．For two years． 9．A．By making a call．B．By sending an email．C．By writing a letter．D．By leaving a message．
10．A．On Monday．B．On Wednesday．C．On Thursday．D．On Friday． 11．A．To visit China． B．To try something new． C．To make friends． D．To learn something easy． 12．A．Work on her project． B．Go to the school dance． C．Take a physics exam． D．Meet her dance teacher． 13．A．In a hotel． B．In a bookshop． C．In a cinema． D．In a classroom． 14．A．The food． B．Their car． C．The supermarket． D．Their house． C. Listen to the passage and tell whether the following sentences are true or false 15．判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容，符合的用“T“表示，不符合的用“F“表示 15．Peter makes hamburgers for customers in a fast food restaurant． 16．Once，Peter delivered 30 sets of hamburger meals to a school with his partner．17．The students were waiting at the school gate when Peter arrived． 18．There would be a sports meeting for the student the next day． 19．The teacher ordered the hamburger meals to encourage the students．20．Peter loves his job as he gains happiness from his working experiences．
2017年上海中考语文试题 一、文言文（40分） （一）默写（15分） 1.斗折蛇行，。(柳宗元《小石潭记》) 2.锦帽貂裘，。(苏轼《江城子·密州出猎》 3. ，落日故人情。(李白《送友人》） 4.试问卷帘人，。(李淸照《如梦令》) 5. ，草盛豆苗稀。(陶渊明《归园田居》) (二)阅读下面的元曲,完成第6-7题(4分） 四块玉〃别情 自送别，心难舍，一点相思几时绝？凭阑袖拂杨花雪。溪又斜，山又遮，人去也！ 6.这首元曲的作者是。(2分） 7.下列对这首元曲的内容理解，不正确一项是（）（2分) A. “一点相思几时绝”表现出相思之苦。 B. “袖拂”是为了避免杨花妨碍视线。 C. “溪又斜”中的“斜”指溪流拐弯。 D.对离别情景的描写贯穿了整首曲子。 (三）阅读下文，宪成第8一10题（9分） 登泰山记（节选） 姚鼐 泰山正南面有三谷。中谷绕泰安城下，郦道元所谓环水也。余始循以入，道少半，越中岭，复循西谷，隧至其巅。古时登山，循东谷入，道有天门。东谷者，古谓之天门溪水，余所不至也。今所经中岭及山巅，崖限当道者，世皆谓之天门云。道中迷雾冰滑，蹬几不可登。及既上，苍山负雪，明烛天南；望晚日照城郭，汶水、徂徕如画，而半山居雾若带然。 8．下列说法不正确的一项是（）（2分） A.泰山是“五岳之首”。 B.姚鼐是“唐宋八大家”之一。 C.泰山又称“岱宗”。 D.姚鼐是桐城派古文家。 9．用现代汉语翻译下面的句子。（3分） 蹬几不可登 10.这段文字主要写了和。（4分） (四）阅读下文，完成第11—13题（12分〉 人有馈一木者，家僮曰：“留以为．梁。”余曰：“木小不堪也。”僮曰：“留以为栋。”余曰：“木大不宜也。”僮笑曰：“木一也，忽病其大，又病其小。”余曰:“小子听之，物各有
2017宝山区中考一模英语试卷 （满分150分，考试时间100分钟） （本卷有七大题，试题均采用连续编号。所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上完成，做在试卷上不给分。） Part 1 Listening(第一部分听力) I.Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (共30分) A.Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）(6分) 1._ 2._ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ B.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (（根据你所听到的对话和问题，选择最恰当的答案）（8分） 7.A) His parents.B)His cousin.C)His friends.D)His teacher. 8.A) At the restaurant.B)At home.C)At the bus stop.D)At school. 9.A) By taxi.B)By car.C)By underground.D)By bus. 10.A) Amazing.B)Boring.C)Exciting.D)Lovely. 11.A) Italy.B)Australia.C)America.D)Japan. 12.A) French fries.B)Cookies.C)Oranges.D)Bread. 13.A) At a quarter past eight.B)At ten to eight. C)At twenty-five past eight.D)At half past eight. 14.A) The railway station. B) A friend.C)A film.D)The cinema.
2016学年第二学期徐汇区初三模拟考 英语试卷 2017.4 Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分语音、词汇和语法） II. Choose the best answer（选择最恰当的答案）：（共20分） 26. Which of the following words matches the sound /nju:/? A. now B. nor C. new D. near 27. Brooklyn Beckham, ______ eldest child of the Beckhams, will sell his photo book in May, 2017. A. a B. an C. the D. / 28. Nobody can stop a person with a strong will _______ realizing his dreams. A. of B. from C. with D. by 29. If they don’t prepare _______ well for the interview, they may fail to get the offer. A. they B. them C. theirs D. themselves 30. When Frank complained about the cold winter, Jane ________ the sunny summer days in Australia. A. enjoys B. was enjoying C. has enjoyed D. will enjoy 31. Joe can only take two of his family members into the studio and leave ______ waiting outside. A. the others B. others C. other D. the other 32. _______ the end of yesterday, there had been more than 10 car accidents because of the typhoon. A. By B. From C. At D. To 33. The old ______ enjoy the convenience of technologies because they don’t accept new things quickly. A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. sh ouldn’t 34. The panda _____ to get used to the new environment since he returned from America. A. learns B. is learning C. learned D. has learnt 35. The audience were attracted by ________ the stories and the reading at the new program “Readers” . A. both B. neither C. either D. none 36. After the operation on Grandma’s heart, she becomes much ______ at present. A. good B. well C. better D. best 37. Every picture in the coloring book Secret Garden was not drawn by computer ______ all by hand. A. and B. so C. but D. or 38. The year’s best picture was wrongly awarded to La La Land, which ______ never ______ before. A. would…happen B. was…happening C. has…happened D. had…happened 39. A：________can we get the chance to join the party? B：To join this party, you have to dress up like a Superhero. A. Why B. What C. How D. Where 40. Jenny is an independent girl and she is considering ______ a boarding school（寄宿学校）. A. enter B. entering C. to enter D. entered 41. Every Monday morning all the staff members have a meeting to report their recent work, _____? A. haven’t they B. don’t they C. aren’t they D. won’t they 42. Alex had no interest in painting _______ he met a creative and patient art teacher one day.
2017届普陀区初三一模 语文试题 （一）文言文（40分） （一）默写（15分） 1、回看射雕处，。《观猎》 2、，一点飞鸿影下。《天净沙·秋》 3、关河梦断何处，。《诉衷情》 4、，出则无敌国外患者，国恒亡。《生于忧患，死于安乐》 5、沙鸥翔集，。《岳阳楼记》 （二）阅读下面的诗，完成第6-7题（4分） 水仙子·咏江南 一江烟水照晴岚，两岸人家接画檐，芰荷丛一段秋光淡。看沙鸥舞再三，卷香风十里珠帘。画船儿天边至，酒旗儿风外飐。爱杀江南！ 6、“晴岚”在文中的意思是。（2分） 7、下列理解错误的是（2分） A.这首小令描绘了江南水仙的美景。 B.“芰荷丛”营造了淡淡的秋之意。 C.江南人家身处秀丽之景生活富足。 D.最后一句以抒情结尾，直抒胸臆。 （三）阅读下文，完成第8—10题（9分） 醉翁亭记（节选） 环滁皆山也。其西南诸峰，林壑尤美，望之蔚然而深秀者，琅琊也。山行六七里，渐闻水声潺潺而泻出于两峰之间者，酿泉也。峰回路转，有亭翼然临于泉上者，醉翁亭也。作亭者谁？山之僧智仙也。名之者谁？太守自谓也。太守与客来饮于此，饮少辄醉，而年又最高，故自号曰醉翁也。醉翁之意不在酒，在乎山水之间也。山水之乐，得之心而寓之酒也。 8、文中“醉翁”即“唐宋八大家”之一的。（2分） 9、用现代汉语翻译下面句子。 有亭翼然临于泉上者，醉翁亭也。 10、从“”一句可见作者不胜酒力，但其将“”寄托在酒中，表明其“乐”中带有淡淡的忧思。 （四）阅读下文，完成第11—14题（13分） 仕数不遇 昔周人有仕数不遇①，年老白首，泣涕于途者。人或问之：“何为泣乎?”对曰：“吾仕数不遇，自伤年老失时，是以泣也。”人曰：“仕奈何不一遇也?”对曰：“吾年少之时，学为文，文德成就，始欲仕宦，人君好用老。用老主亡，后主又用武。吾更为武，武节②始就，武主又亡。少主始立，好用少年，吾年又老，是以未尝一遇。” 【注】①遇：获得机会。②武力：指武艺、兵法。 11、解释文中的加点词。（4分） （1）吾更为武（）（2）武主又亡（） 12、翻译画线句。
2017届上海中考英语模拟试卷三 （满分150分，考试时间100分钟） 考生注意：本卷有7大题，共94小题。试题均采用连续编号，所有答案务必按照规定在答题纸上 完成，做在试卷上不给分。 Part 1 Listening (第一部分 听力) I. Listening Comprehension (听力理解): (共30分) A. Listen and choose the right picture (根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片): （6分） A B C D E F G H 1. ________ 2. _______ 3. _________ 4. __________ 5. __________ 6. _________ B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear (根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案): (8分) 7. A) By bus. B) By underground. C) By car. D) By taxi. 8. A) Lovely. B) Sunny. C) Rainy. D) Cloudy. 9. A) Bread and juice. B) Newspapers. C) Tomatoes. D) Salad. 10. A) 6:45. B) 7:15. C) 7:30. D) 7:45. 11. A) On the hall table. B) In the car. C) In his coat pocket. D) In the kitchen. 12. A) She has got a bad headache. B) She is suffering from back pain. C) She has got a stomachache. D) She has pain all over body. 13. A) Weekend plans. B) TV programs. C) School subjects. D) Museums and exhibitions.
2017年上海市长宁区中考数学二模试卷 一、选择题（共6小题，每小题4分，满分24分） 1．已知=，那么下列各式中正确的是（） A． = B． =3 C． =D． = 2．不等式组的解集在数轴上可表示为（） A．B． C．D． 3．在正方形网格中，△ABC的位置如图所示，则cos∠B的值为（） A．B．C．D． 4．如图，在四边形ABCD中，动点P从点A开始沿A→B→C→D的路径匀速前进到D为止．在这个过程中，△APD的面积S随时间t的变化关系用图象表示正确的是（） A．B． C．D． 5．已知P为线段AB的黄金分割点，且AP＜PB，则（）
A．AP2=AB?PB B．AB2=AP?PB C．PB2=AP?AB D．AP2+BP2=AB2 6．下列说法中，正确的是（） A．一组数据﹣2，﹣1，0，1，1，2的中位数是0 B．质检部门要了解一批灯泡的使用寿命，应当采用普查的调查方式 C．购买一张福利彩票中奖是一个确定事件 D．分别写有三个数字﹣1，﹣2，4的三张卡片（卡片的大小形状都相同），从中任意抽取两张，则卡片上的两数之积为正数的概率为 二、填空题（本大题共12题，每题4分，满分48分） 7．计算：（a b）3= ． 8．在实数范围内分解因式：x2﹣3= ． 9．已知函数f（x）=，那么f（﹣1）= ． 10．已知反比例函数y=的图象经过一、三象限，则实数k的取值范围是． 11．抛物线y=﹣x2+2x+a的对称轴是． 12．方程=1的解为． 13．已知关于x的方程x2﹣2kx+k=0有两个相等的实数根，那么实数k= ． 14．某物流仓储公司用A、B两种型号的机器人搬运物品，已知A型机器人比B型机器人每小时多搬运20千克物品，A型机器人搬运1000千克物品所用时间与B型机器人搬运800千克物品所用时间相等，设A型机器人每小时搬运物品x千克，列出关于x的方程为． 15．化简：2﹣3（﹣）= ． 16．如图，在菱形ABCD中，EF∥BC， =，EF=3，则CD的长为． 17．在△ABC中，已知BC=4cm，以边AC的中点P为圆心1cm为半径画⊙P，以边AB的中点Q为圆心x cm长为半径画⊙Q，如果⊙P与⊙Q相切，那么x= cm． 18．如图，在Rt△ABC中，AB=AC，D、E是斜边BC上的两点，且∠DAE=45°．设BE=a，DC=b，那么AB= （用含a、b的式子表示AB）．
2017年安徽省初中学业水平考试 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共五大题，满分30分） I. 关键词语选择（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 你将听到五个句子。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个你所听到的单词或短语。每个句子读两遍。 1. A. milk B. drink C. chalk 2. A. risk B. mix C. fix 3. A. road B. boat C. coat 4. A. loud B. proud C. round 5. A. copy down B. turn down C. bring down II. 短对话理解（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 你将听到十段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。 6. What does Lucy want to buy for her mum? A. B. C. 7. What animal does the woman like? 8. What are the speakers talk about? 9. What is the woman’s favorite fruit? 10.What will the speaker’s grandparents do this Sunday?
11. What could the woman like to drink? A. Coffee. B. Juice. C. Water. 12. Why does the man feel nervous? A. Because he isn’t good at dancing. B. Because he doesn’t know most of the guests. C. Because the woman won’t introduce him to others. 13.How will the man probably go to Washington Square? A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot. 14. What does the woman want to do? A. Stay with Alan. B. Send Alan to school. C. Find Alan a teacher. 15. Where did the woman study English? A. In London. B. In Beijing. C. In New York. III. 长对话理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 你将听到两段对话，每段对话后有几个小题。请在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第16 至17小题。 16. What is wrong with the woman? A. She has a headache. B. She has a fever. C. She has a cough. 17. What’s the relationship between the two speakers? A. Classmates. B. Doctor and patient. C. Father and daughter. 听下面一段对话，回答第18至20小题。 18. Who will spend the weekend with the man? A. His parents. B. His friends. C. His teachers. 19. Where will the man go camping? A. By a lake B. On a hill C. Near a river. 20. What does the woman ask the man to be careful of? A. Weather. B. Traffic. C. Fire. IV. 短文理解（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 你将听到一篇短文，短文后有五个问题。请根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项。短文读两遍。 21. How old are the speaker’s parents? A. Under 60. B. About 65. C. Over 70. 22. What happened at the speaker’s home village? A. A big rainstorm. B. An earthquake. C. A car accident. 23. How long will the speaker stay at home?
杨浦区2017学年度第一学期期末初三质量调研 语文试卷 （满分150分考试时间100分钟） 2018年1 月 [考生注意：本卷共有27题。请将所有答案写在答卷上，写在试卷上不计分] 一、文言文阅读（共40分） （一）默写（15分） 1．当年万里觅封侯，。（《诉衷情》） 2．，此日中流自在行。（《观书有感（其二）》） 3．，铁马冰河入梦来。（《十一月四日风雨大作》） 4．一狼洞其中，。（《狼》） 5．盖一岁之犯死者二焉，。（《捕蛇者说》） （二）阅读下面的词，完成6—7题（4分） 天净沙·秋 孤村落日残霞，轻烟老树寒鸦，一点飞鸿影下。青山绿水，白草红叶黄花。 6.下列判断正确的一项是（）（2分） A.本曲作者为元代杂剧家白朴 B.本曲题目为“天净沙·秋” C.本曲被誉为“秋思之祖” D.本曲被视为“元人小令最佳” 7.下列对这首词理解不恰当的一项是（）（2分） A．本曲通过对十二种景物的描绘，含蓄地表达作者情感变化过程。 B．本曲描写景物既有动景又有静景,可谓是动静结合，相得益彰。 C. 本曲描写景物由远及近，通过视角的变化，多层次地铺排秋意。 D. 本曲一扫传统诗词悲秋格局，展现了秋日璀璨斑斓的丰富色调。 （三）阅读下文完成8—10题（9分） 桃花源记（节选） 林尽水源，便得一山。山有小口，仿佛若有光。便舍船，从口入。初极狭，才通人。复行数十步，豁然 开朗。土地平旷，屋舍俨然，有良田、美池、桑竹之属。阡陌交通，鸡犬相闻。其中往来种作，男女衣着， 悉如外人。黄发垂髫，并怡然自乐。 见渔人，乃大惊，问所从来，具答之。便要还家，设酒杀鸡作食。村中闻有此人，咸来问讯。自云先世避 秦时乱，率妻子邑人来此绝境，不复出焉，遂与外人间隔。问今是何世，乃不知有汉，无论魏晋。此人一一 为具言所闻，皆叹惋。余人各复延至其家，皆出酒食。停数日，辞去。此中人语云：“不足为外人道也。” 8．本文作者是时期著名诗人。（2分） 9．用现代汉语翻译下面的句子（3分） 此中人语云：“不足为外人道也。”_______________________________________ 10．选文主要从桃花源的、物质富足、等来表现其美好。（4分）
2016学年第二学期闵行区初三模拟考 英语试卷2017.4 Part 2 Phonetics, Vocabulary and Grammar （第二部分语音、词汇和语法） 26. Which of the following underlined parts is different in pronunciation from others ? A. Smoking is harmful to our health. B. There is a warning a sign on the wall . C. Tom is a big fan of cartoon films D. My mother bought some fish in the market . 27. Kitty is _______honest girl . She never tells lies and we like her very much . A. a B. an C. the D. / 28. Some Chinese tourists lost _________lives in Malasin?s boat accident. A. them B. themselves C. their D. theirs 29. Many young people enjoy drinking coffee while _________prefer to drink tea. A. others B.other C. another D. the others 30. Look , there are so many ________on the farm in the countryside . A. duck B. sheep C. horse D. pig 31. All students must wear summer uniforms ________September , early October , late April , May and June . A. in B. by C. at D. of 32. Sam?s father travels to Toky o , the capital of Japan , ________business once a month . A. from B. about C. to D. on 33. ---_________is fifteen minus five ? ----Fifteen minus five is ten . A. How long B. How soon C. How much D. How often 34. _________interesting it is to welcome the first snow in the Year of the Rooster! A. What B. How C.What a D. What an 35. The young dancer from France looks ________in the long skirt . A. happily B. gently C. beautifully D. lovely 36. The two men used to argue with each other to prove who is ________. A. strong B. stronger C. strongest D. the strongest 37. The plan ________be discussed any more . We have made our decision . A. musn?t B. can?t C. needn?t D. oughtn?t 38. Beijing has made history in winning the bids to host both the summer ________winter Olympic games. A. but B. or C. so D. and 39. ___________the training in the wilderness is not easy , I still want to have a try . A. If B. Although C. When D. Until
2017年上海市初中毕业统一学业考试 英语试卷 Part 1 Listening （第一部分听力） I. Listening comprehension（听力理解）（共30分） A. Listen and choose the right picture（根据你听到的内容，选出相应的图片）（6分） 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 6. ________ B. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear（根据你听到的对话和问题，选出最恰当的答案）（8分） 7. A. Pink. B. Blue. C. White. D. Brown. 8. A. For one week. B. For one year. C. For two weeks. D. For two years. 9. A. By making a call. B. By sending an email. C. By writing a letter. D. By leaving a message. 10. A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. D. On Friday. 11. A. To visit China. B. To try something new. C. To make friends. D. To learn something easy. 12. A. Work on her project. B. Go to the school dance. C. Take a physics exam. D. Meet her dance teacher. 13. A. In a hotel. B. In a bookshop. C. In a cinema. D. In a classroom. 14. A. The food. B. Their car. C. The supermarket. D. Their house.
2017年浦东新区初中第二次模拟语文试卷 一、文言诗文阅读(40分) （一）默写（15分） 1．天时不如地利，。（《天时不如地利》）2．衣带渐宽终不悔，。（《蝶恋花》） 3．，皆叹惋。（《桃花源记》）4．树木丛 生，。（《观沧海》）5．，桃花依旧笑春风。（《题都城南庄》） （二）阅读下面的诗，完成第6-7题（4分） 望岳 岱宗夫如何？齐鲁青未了。 造化钟神秀，阴阳割昏晓。 荡胸生层云，决眦入归鸟。 会当凌绝顶，一览众山小。 6．这首诗的作者是唐代最伟大的诗人之一（姓名），他被后世称为“”。（2分） 7．下列理解正确的一项是。（2分） A．首联中的“齐鲁”是对泰山的尊称 B．颔联描写了泰山在阴天和晴天不同的景色 C．颈联写出了黄昏时分的山景和诗人的感受 D．尾联重在抒发诗人对泰山的赞美之情 （三）阅读下文，完成第8-10题（9分） 陈涉世家（节选） 司马迁 吴广素爱人，士卒多为用者。将尉醉，广故数言欲亡，忿恚尉，令辱之，以激怒其众。尉果笞广。尉剑起，广起，夺而杀尉。陈胜佐之，并杀两尉。召令徒属曰：“公等遇雨，皆已失期，失期当斩。借第令毋斩，而戍死者固十六七。感谢关注“沈姐的语文课堂”微信公众号，欢迎转发欢迎分享！且壮士不死即已，死即举大名耳，王侯将相宁有种乎！”徒属皆曰：“敬受命。”乃诈称公子扶苏、项燕，从民欲也。袒右，称大楚。为坛而盟，祭以尉首。陈胜自立为将军，吴广为都尉。攻大泽乡，收而攻蕲。 8．“世家”是（朝代）司马迁所著《》中人物传记的一类，主要记述（A.帝王 B.诸侯 C.人臣 D.平民）之事。（3分） 9．用现代汉语翻译下面的句子。（3分） 令辱之，以激怒其众__________________ 10．下列内容体现不出陈涉、吴广筹划起义的智谋的一项是（3分）
2017年上海各区二模说明文汇编 【徐汇区】 青花瓷之美 李清舫 ①中国青花瓷除了众所周知的流光溢彩的外观造型美之外，还有二美可以一说。 ②其一是兼收并蓄的绘画意境美。青花瓷画继承沿袭了中国传统水墨画的表现技法，但又不拘泥于它的绘画程式，相反地善于灵活自如地运用多种笔法，形成刚柔相济、动静相结、疏密相间的艺术效果，因而能在瓷器的器型上，表现出完全不同于宣纸上的那种色调明快、蓝白相映的鲜明风格，给人以强烈的视觉冲击力和魅力蕴藉的审美感受。 ③从形式上来看，青花瓷画突破了宣纸等介质的束缚，在光滑有弧度的瓷胎上作画虽然增加了难度，但也赋予了青花瓷器独特的艺术mèi（）力，表现出具有灵动率真的审美内涵。青花瓷器上的水墨画画法精细、墨色层次鲜明，立体感强，达到“墨分五色”的高超境界，给人以疏朗清新、幽静雅致的艺术美感，令人倾心迷恋。 ④从内容上来看，青花瓷画丰富并提升了中国水墨画反映生活的广度，洋溢着浓郁的生活气息。如传世民窑中最常见的青花“双喜纹罐”，图案简练活泼，风格清丽洒脱，那粗犷的“双喜”大字与茂密的缠枝花纹有机地融汇一体，不仅能给民间的婚嫁喜事增添喜庆吉祥的色彩，而且也反映了普通百姓对幸福生活的无限憧憬和质朴淳厚的审美情趣。 ⑤青花瓷画还拓展了中国水墨画在揭示民族特性上的深度，表现出了具有民族文化色彩的审美内涵，呈现出不同的意境。“龙”是中华民族的图腾，但是，“龙”的形象在中国水墨画中刻划得较为少见，而与之形成鲜明反差的是，“龙”的矫健身姿与丰满形象却在青花瓷画中屡见不鲜。其中既有纹饰繁缛、工艺豪华精美，刻画出一种神秘威严狞厉美的官窑青花龙纹瓷器；也有线条简朴，手法夸张奔放，刻划出一种随和亲切平易美的民窑青花龙纹瓷器。 ⑥青花瓷画注重______________，突出____________，挖掘_____________，因此青花瓷千百年来长盛不衰，具有独特审美价值。 ⑦其二为秀外慧中的人文精神美。和我国传统诗词、书画等许多艺术一样，青花瓷器富有鲜明的民族特色和深厚的文化底蕴。历代能工巧匠将源远流长的中华民族性格和民族感情，自觉地溶入青花瓷器的外观造型与图案绘画中，寄寓了中华民族最传统的审美观念与审美情怀。因此青花瓷器除了实用、欣赏之功能外，还浸透了中国人的精、气、神以及淳厚的人文理想。
历届中考英语首字母填空 2019 在短文的空格内填入适当的词, 每空格限填一词, 首字母已给.（14分）Paul was my little brother, and he was special. He was different from me because he sat in a wheelchair, and he was blind. Lots of times when we walked with Paul, other kids came over and asked us why h e was in his chair and why he couldn’t s 81. They thought he was different because he had his own school bus and had to go to a special school. But that's not really the reason. Paul was different for the things just our family knew about-only we knew the s 82 that made him special. Paul helped me hear small sounds. Every time I was with him, I'd have to beg q83 to hear the flying birds and the talking trees he heard. Paul helped me exercise. When we went for a walk, we'd often go uphill. When I pushed his chair all the way to the woods at the t 84 , I was really getting my exercise! Paul h 85 ever complained. He went along with whatever the rest of us wanted to do. One time when he had a fever, he got uncomfortable, but he never shouted or fought or asked me to switch the TV channel. Sometimes Paul let me put things in his hand. We played a kind of guessing game. I put different toys there for him to f 86 . He was always surprised when I let him hold something new. Paul was my friend. He couldn't talk to me like most of my friends, and he couldn't run outside to play. But he was there for all the peaceful times, and he had the best smile in the world. I was l87 to grow up with him as his sister. He helped me to realize that there is a good side to every situation, if we simply make the choice to find it. 2018 "Olyvia, love is simple. You don t have to do much to make someone happy. "That was what my mother said to me when I was a child. Over a year ago, I had a chance. My good friend Kaylee told me about her t_____81 to a small town called Gary, and how it was a life-changing experience. I made up my mind to go there myself. When I told my parents about the decision, they didn’t a_____ 82 at first. They said I didn’t know much about the place. They were worried that it was not s_____83 for me to go there. Thankfully, after I explained my plan to them in detail, they said yes. When our group arrived in Gary, I noticed how different the town was from where I lived. There were few stores or restaurants in the town; most had closed. So you would be very l_______84 if you could find a place to buy food or drinks. Houses were built on small hills. Many of them had broken doors or windows. My job was to help the local people to r_______ 85 houses. The work days were long and hot, but it was really good to see the houses taking on a new look day by day. The children there were also different. They seemed to enjoy every moment in life though they were poor. The smallest things would make these kids happy. I couldn’t find words to describe their j_____86 when they received an ice-cream, a ball or even a kiss. The community was like a big family. Everyone knew each other and was there when someone needed help. I am so glad that I had this unforgettable experience. I truly learned the m____ 87 of what my mother said. You don t need to do much to make a difference to others' lives.